Child Development: A Practical Introduction

Focusing on the earliest years (0-8), the new Second Edition of this best-selling textbook continues to provide a comprehensive overview of the research, theory, and current practice in the field of child development.

This edition is fully up-to-date with current policy and legislation and now includes:

• New "Research boxes" in each chapter helping students link theory to practice
• Increased coverage on children’s social and emotional development
• A new companion website including a selection of free SAGE Journal articles, annotated further readings, web links, and useful online materials.